Office of the Secretary

UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20436

February 1, 2021

Dear Counsel:

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as the Commission proceeds with alternative
solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. I am providing information and guidance on this matter for
Inv. Nos. 701-TA-650 and 651 (Final), Phosphate Fertilizers from Morocco and Russia.

In accordance with 19 U.S.C. section 1677c(a)(1), and in light of the restrictions on access to the
Commission building, the Commission will conduct its public hearing via videoconference. The schedule
for the hearing in this proceeding is as follows (all times EST):

• Thursday, February 4, 2021 by 5:15 p.m.:

Parties submit requests to testify.

• Monday, February 8, 2021 by 12 noon:

Parties must submit and serve witness testimony and presentation slides on all parties
on the public service list; must include the certification as required by 19 CFR 201.8(e).
Note that this is not intended to replace oral testimony, but rather to help ensure that
Commissioners, Commission staff, and fellow parties are able to follow along in the
event we encounter any technical difficulties.

• Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.:

Public Hearing via videoconference (see link below).

1. Chair’s Opening Statement

2. Opening Remarks by Those in Support of Imposition (5 minutes)
3. Opening Remarks by Those in Opposition to Imposition (5 minutes)
4. Direct Presentation by Those in Support of Imposition (60 minutes)
5. Commissioners’ Q&As with Those in Support of Imposition
6. ** POSSIBLE LUNCH BREAK **
7. Direct Presentation by Those in Opposition to Imposition (60 minutes)
8. Commissioners’ Q&As with Those in Opposition to Imposition
9. Closing Remarks by Those in Support of Imposition (5 minutes plus
remaining time from direct)
10. Closing Remarks by Those in Opposition to Imposition (5 minutes
plus time remaining from direct)
11. Chair’s Closing Statement

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 • Wednesday, February 17, 2021 by 5:15 p.m.:
Parties submit and serve posthearing briefs and responses to any additional
questions (BPI versions on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, and public versions
on Thursday, February 18, 2021).

Please note the Secretary’s Office will accept only electronic filings during this time. Filings must
be made through the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS,
https://edis.usitc.gov). No in-person paper-based filings or paper copies of any electronic filings will be
accepted until further notice.

Information concerning joining the videoconference hearing (via Webex) can be found on the
Commission’s Daily Calendar at:

https://www.usitc.gov/calendarpad/events/usitc_hearing_no_in_person_hearing_phosphate_.htm

Again, thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Sincerely,

Lisa R. Barton
Secretary to the Commission